Pasta Salad with Asparagus and Pecorino

Health score
25%
Pasta Salad with Asparagus and Pecorino
45 min.
6
747kcal

Suggestions

Feast your eyes and taste buds on this delightful creation: Pasta Salad with Asparagus and Pecorino. This versatile dish is perfect for a side, lunch, main course, or main dish, serving up to six people in just 45 minutes. With a satisfying 747 calories per serving, it's a deliciously hearty meal without the guilt.

Dive into a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, from the fresh snap of asparagus to the savory kiss of Pecorino Romano cheese. The star of the show, penne pasta, is perfectly complemented by the zesty tang of lemon juice and rind, the briny essence of kalamata olives, and the rich, nutty profile of pine nuts. Not to mention, the succulent chunks of sun-dried tomatoes and the delicate crunch of prosciutto, tying everything together in a symphony of taste.

This recipe is a breeze to whip up, requiring only a handful of ingredients and basic equipment like a bowl and a whisk. It's a fantastic way to impress your friends and family with minimal effort, bringing a vibrant, Italian-inspired dish to your table that's sure to become a favorite. So, why not give it a try and let your culinary journey be enlightened by this exquisite pasta salad?

Ingredients

  • 0.5 pound asparagus fresh trimmed cut into 1-inch pieces
  • tablespoons basil fresh chopped
  • 0.5 cup kalamata olives pitted sliced
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoons lemon zest grated
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • cup pecorino cheese grated
  • pound penne pasta 
  • 0.5 cup pinenuts 
  • 0.8 cup pancetta chopped
  • ounce sun-dried tomatoes diced drained in oil

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Whisk first 3 ingredients in a large bowl; set aside.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions; add asparagus during the last 3 minutes of cooking pasta.
  3. Drain pasta and asparagus, and add to dressing, tossing to coat. Cover and chill.
  4. Stir in tomatoes and remaining ingredients, tossing gently to combine.

Nutrition Facts

Calories747kcal
Protein12.15%
Fat51.48%
Carbs36.37%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.5
Glycemic Load
23.08
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
27.372608635737%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Isorhamnetin
2.15mg
Kaempferol
0.53mg
Quercetin
5.31mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:746.52kcal
37.33%
Fat:43.51g
66.94%
Saturated Fat:10.07g
62.96%
Carbohydrates:69.16g
23.05%
Net Carbohydrates:63.14g
22.96%
Sugar:3.53g
3.93%
Cholesterol:36.85mg
12.28%
Sodium:665.15mg
28.92%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.11g
46.22%
Manganese:1.91mg
95.62%
Selenium:58.2µg
83.14%
Vitamin C:39.76mg
48.19%
Phosphorus:443.95mg
44.4%
Copper:0.63mg
31.51%
Vitamin K:32.38µg
30.84%
Magnesium:112.98mg
28.25%
Potassium:918.21mg
26.23%
Vitamin E:3.9mg
26%
Fiber:6.02g
24.09%
Vitamin B3:4.59mg
22.97%
Calcium:229.6mg
22.96%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.3%
Iron:3.7mg
20.58%
Zinc:3.05mg
20.32%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
19.97%
Vitamin B6:0.36mg
17.99%
Vitamin A:874.63IU
17.49%
Folate:48.24µg
12.06%
Vitamin B5:0.87mg
8.74%
Vitamin B12:0.33µg
5.58%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.34%
Source:My Recipes